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Medical Assisting

Lackawanna College
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Certificate
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$10,000
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Updated
December 4, 2024
Program Details
Program Length
909 hours
Self-paced, flexible schedule
Program Cost
$10,000
total
Financial aid may be available
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The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.

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Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.

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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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The Medical Assisting Certificate Program at Lackawanna College focuses on teaching essential skills for a career in health care, including law and ethics, communication, electronic health records, coding, nutrition, medical terminology, anatomy, phlebotomy, and more.

Key Skills Taught:
- Law and Ethics
- Communication Skills
- Keyboarding
- Electronic Health Record Applications
- Diagnostic and Procedure Coding
- Health Insurance and Reimbursement
- Nutrition and Wellness
- Anthropometric Measurements and Vital Signs
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Phlebotomy
- Pharmacology
- Minor Office Surgery
- ECG

Program Features:
- Hands-on experience in labs and clinicals
- Affordable tuition covering essential resources
- Preparation for diverse tasks in health care settings
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Eligibility to take the National Health-Career Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam

Program Outcomes (2021):
- Retention Rate: 86.67%
- Exam Passage Rate: 100%
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About Lackawanna College

Lackawanna College is a private, not-for-profit institution located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. 

With a focus on providing education to those seeking to improve their lives and better their communities, Lackawanna offers a variety of associate degrees and certificate programs in fields such as liberal arts, criminal justice, and mental health services.

The college's main campus is located in downtown Scranton, with satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda, and Tunkhannock.

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